Hallstatt Bronze Pendant with Teardrop-Shaped Beads

Culture: Hallstatt Culture/Southeast Europe

Period: 6th century B.C.

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 18 cm x 22 cm

Price: 2 800 Euro

Ref: 5250

Provenance: From a southern German private collection, inherited from the grandfather 30 years ago. Last in the German art market.

Condition: Minor missing parts, overall wonderfully preserved and of impressive size.

Description: Heavy bronze pendant consisting of 41 horizontal and 30 vertical ring pairs which are connected on top and at the bottom. Three pendants each hanging on the lowest ring pairs. In the centre rod-shaped pendants with a large eyelet, angular cross section and teardrop-shaped finish. These are flanked by two short pendants with spherical finish. The heavy pendant once served as a body jewellery for special cults or in the sepulchral field. From southeast Europe. Mounted.